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Motorists advised to avoid Cardington as police and fire crews tackle huge blaze

Police and fire crews are urging people to avoid Cardington as they tackle a building fire in the village. The blaze is in a large building on Cople Road in Cardington, and residents of...

Fire Service will prosecute businesses breaching safety orders following Broadway House incident

Business owners are warned that the fire service won’t hesitate to use legal enforcement powers, including prosecution, if fire safety orders are not complied with and people are put at risk. The prosecution...

Fire Service needs to link up before levelling up, says Borough councillor

Comments in a report written by the Fire Service ‘don’t make sense’ and aren’t linked to the thinking of the county’s unitary authorities, a councillor has claimed. The report set...

Bedford landlord fined for lack of fire safety at town centre office block

The owner of an office block in Bedford town centre has been fined for ignoring a fire safety order after failing an inspection by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS). A Risk-Based Inspection...

Breaking news: Emergency services “searching river” in Bedford

Emergency services are currently "searching the river" along Bedford's Embankment. Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue, East Anglia Ambulances and the East Anglian...

Cyclist hospitalised following road traffic collision in Rope Walk

A cyclist was taken to hospital by ambulance yesterday (27 December) following a road traffic collision involving a car in Rope Walk at 6:20pm. Police were called at around 6:30 pm...

Bedfordshire firefighters rewarded for long service

16 Bedfordshire firefighters have been recognised for their long service at an awards ceremony this week (Tuesday). The 20 and 25 year Long Service and Good Conduct Awards were...

Breaking News: Fire closes Harpur Street

People are being asked to avoid Harpur Street while Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue tackle a fire at a building there. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information...

Beds Fire and Rescue Service: ‘think twice before letting off fireworks in your garden’

As Bonfire Night approaches, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is working with local partners and emergency services to help keep the Borough's residents safe. They are reminding...

Bedford fire and police services team up to combat rural fires

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue have teamed up with the Beds Police Rural Crime Team to ensure fire safety across the agricultural community. The Kempston Green watch fire team have produced guidance...